# cteamx/thief **Attribution required: if you use, quote, or summarise this content, you must credit and link back to [awesome-repositories.com](https://awesome-repositories.com/repository/cteamx-thief).** 6,063 stars · 569 forks · JavaScript · GPL-3.0 ## Links - GitHub: https://github.com/cteamx/Thief - Homepage: https://thief.im - awesome-repositories: https://awesome-repositories.com/repository/cteamx-thief.md ## Topics `book` `electron` `electron-app` `js` `nodejs` `thief` `tools` `touchbar` `vue` ## Description Thief is a cross-platform desktop application designed to conceal leisure activities within work-like interfaces. It functions as a workplace privacy tool that disguises content such as novels, videos, games, and web pages as professional applications like code editors, spreadsheets, or taskbar panels, allowing users to appear productive while engaging in personal browsing. The application distinguishes itself through camera-aware proximity detection, which uses the device's camera to monitor surroundings and automatically hide the window when someone approaches. A configurable hotkey provides instant window concealment, while window-opacity blending allows the application to overlay content onto the desktop background for visual camouflage. Multiple disguise modes are available, including a simulated code editor, taskbar integration, and MacBook Touch Bar support, each designed to mask personal activity as legitimate work. Thief supports a wide range of content types, including web browsing, video playback, PDF viewing, game playing, and novel reading, all within its disguised interface. It integrates with platforms like WeRead for book access and can display real-time stock data. The application is built on a plugin-based content engine and an embedded WebView, enabling it to load diverse content formats while maintaining its concealment capabilities. ## Tags ### Business & Productivity Software - [Disguised Content Readers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/business-productivity-software/knowledge-content-creation/reading-and-writing-tools/novel-reading-interfaces/disguised-content-readers.md) — Displays novels, stocks, web pages, videos, and PDFs inside windows styled as legitimate work applications. ([source](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/cteamx/thief@master/README.md)) - [Workplace Disguise Interfaces](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/business-productivity-software/workplace-disguise-interfaces.md) — Renders leisure content to look like a code editor or other productivity tool to avoid detection. - [Discreet Reading Interfaces](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/business-productivity-software/knowledge-content-creation/reading-and-writing-tools/novel-reading-interfaces/discreet-reading-interfaces.md) — Displays novel content within a disguised application window to avoid detection by coworkers. ([source](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/cteamx/thief@master/README.md)) - [Disguised Stock Browsing](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/business-productivity-software/inventory-management-systems/stock-journaling/stock-item-browsing/disguised-stock-browsing.md) — Shows real-time stock market data in a window styled to look like a work-related tool or dashboard. ([source](https://thief.im/docs)) - [Desktop Window Reading Interfaces](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/business-productivity-software/knowledge-content-creation/reading-and-writing-tools/novel-reading-interfaces/desktop-window-reading-interfaces.md) — Displays novel content in a dedicated desktop window for discreet reading during work hours. ([source](https://thief.im/)) - [Taskbar Reading Interfaces](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/business-productivity-software/knowledge-content-creation/reading-and-writing-tools/novel-reading-interfaces/taskbar-reading-interfaces.md) — Shows novel content directly in the operating system's taskbar for covert reading. ([source](https://thief.im/)) - [Touch Bar Reading Interfaces](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/business-productivity-software/knowledge-content-creation/reading-and-writing-tools/novel-reading-interfaces/touch-bar-reading-interfaces.md) — Presents novel content on the MacBook Touch Bar for unobtrusive reading. ([source](https://thief.im/)) ### Part of an Awesome List - [Visibility Toggle Shortcuts](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/awesome-lists/productivity/keyboard-shortcuts/visibility-toggle-shortcuts.md) — Presses a configurable key combination to instantly show or hide the disguised window. ([source](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/cteamx/thief@master/README.md)) - [Covert Game Launchers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/awesome-lists/more/gaming-applications/covert-game-launchers.md) — Launches and plays various game types inside a disguised work interface. ([source](https://thief.im/)) - [ATS-Optimized PDFs](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/awesome-lists/more/pdf-generation/ats-optimized-pdfs.md) — Renders PDF documents within a fake work interface, allowing document reading without raising suspicion. ([source](https://thief.im/)) - [Productivity Tools](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/awesome-lists/productivity/productivity-tools.md) — Cross-platform tool for discreetly browsing content. ### Development Tools & Productivity - [Window Concealment Hotkeys](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/global-hotkey-triggers/window-concealment-hotkeys.md) — Binds a configurable keyboard shortcut to instantly hide or minimize the application window when activated. - [Covert Web Browsing](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/integrated-web-browsing/covert-web-browsing.md) — Loads arbitrary web pages inside the application for unrestricted browsing. ([source](https://thief.im/)) - [Disguised Editor Interfaces](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/vscode-editor-integrations/disguised-editor-interfaces.md) — Renders reading and browsing content to visually mimic a code editor for covert use. ([source](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/cteamx/thief@master/README.md)) - [Disguised Video Players](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/menu-bar-widget-hosts/touch-bar-widget-hosts/discreet-content-displays/disguised-video-players.md) — Plays video content inside a window styled to look like a productivity tool, hiding the activity. ([source](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/cteamx/thief@master/README.md)) - [Compact Window Resizing](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/window-managers/interactive-window-manipulation/window-resizing-operations/compact-window-resizing.md) — Shrinks the application window to a small, unobtrusive size to reduce detection risk. ([source](https://thief.im/)) ### Game Development - [Camera-Based Proximity Triggers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/game-development/game-automation-bots/image-recognition-bots/screen-state-triggering/automatic-screen-concealment-triggers/camera-based-proximity-triggers.md) — Uses the device camera to detect approaching people and automatically hides the application window. - [Local Game Launchers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/game-development/open-source-games/genres/role-playing-games/local-game-launchers.md) — Launches and plays locally installed games from within the application. ([source](https://thief.im/)) - [Web Game Launchers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/game-development/open-source-games/genres/role-playing-games/web-game-launchers.md) — Launches and plays web-based games within the application for covert entertainment. ([source](https://thief.im/)) - [Multi-Game Launchers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/game-development/open-source-games/genres/role-playing-games/web-game-launchers/multi-game-launchers.md) — Launches and plays various game types including online, single-player, and Flash games inside the application. ([source](https://thief.im/)) - [Stealth Game Launchers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/game-development/open-source-games/genres/role-playing-games/web-game-launchers/stealth-game-launchers.md) — Runs web-based, standalone, or Flash games inside the application to appear as if working. ([source](https://thief.im/)) ### Networking & Communication - [Activity Hiding Tools](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/networking-communication/activity-hiding-tools.md) — Displays entertainment content in a window that mimics a productivity application to hide personal browsing. ([source](https://thief.im/download.html)) - [Camera-Based Proximity Detections](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/networking-communication/proximity-detection/camera-based-proximity-detections.md) — Uses the device camera to detect approaching people and automatically triggers window concealment. ### Security & Cryptography - [Workplace Privacy Automation](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/security-cryptography/data-privacy-controls/identity-concealment/workplace-privacy-automation.md) — Automates privacy actions in workplace settings based on visual detection and hotkey concealment. - [Disguise Mode Toggles](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/security-cryptography/role-based-access-control/workspace-role-assignments/ai-agent-role-assignments/behavioral-role-switching/operational-mode-switching/interface-mode-switching/disguise-mode-toggles.md) — Switches the visual presentation of content between desktop window, taskbar panel, or Touch Bar display. ([source](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/cteamx/thief@master/README.md)) - [Stealth Mode Switching](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/security-cryptography/role-based-access-control/workspace-role-assignments/ai-agent-role-assignments/behavioral-role-switching/operational-mode-switching/interface-mode-switching/stealth-mode-switching.md) — Ships a mode-switching capability that toggles between novel, stock, video, and PDF camouflage modes. ([source](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/cteamx/thief@master/README.md)) ### User Interface & Experience - [Window Hiding](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/application-window-managers/accessibility-based-window-manipulators/console-window-controllers/window-hiding.md) — Uses the device camera to detect a person nearby and automatically hides the leisure window to avoid detection. ([source](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/cteamx/thief@master/README.md)) - [Desktop](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/application-window-managers/accessibility-based-window-manipulators/console-window-controllers/window-hiding/desktop.md) — Disguises entertainment windows as professional work interfaces to avoid detection in an office environment. ([source](https://thief.im/download.html)) - [Work Interface Overlays](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/ui-layer-rendering/custom-layer-renderers/work-interface-overlays.md) — Overlays entertainment content onto a simulated work interface layer that mimics productivity tools like code editors or spreadsheets. - [Cross-Platform Desktop Shells](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/cross-platform-desktop-shells.md) — Wraps the application in a native desktop shell that adapts to Windows, macOS, and Linux window management systems. - [Covert PDF Viewers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/document-view-customizations/covert-pdf-viewers.md) — Renders PDF documents in a window that can be minimized or hidden with a single action. ([source](https://thief.im/docs)) - [Window Transparency](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/window-effects/window-transparency.md) — Renders the application window with adjustable transparency to overlay content onto the desktop background for visual camouflage. ### Content Management & Publishing - [Covert PDF Viewers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/content-management-publishing/pdf-document-management/covert-pdf-viewers.md) — Provides a PDF viewer that renders documents within a disguised interface to avoid detection. ([source](https://thief.im/)) ### Graphics & Multimedia - [Video Content](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/media-production-suites/graphics-media-assets/media-assets/video-content.md) — Plays video content within the application for discreet viewing during work hours. ([source](https://thief.im/)) - [Covert Video Players](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/media-production-suites/graphics-media-assets/media-assets/video-content/covert-video-players.md) — Plays video content in a small, unobtrusive window that blends into the desktop environment. ([source](https://thief.im/)) - [Disguised Video Players](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/media-production-suites/graphics-media-assets/media-assets/video-content/disguised-video-players.md) — Plays video content in a disguised window to appear as a work-related activity. ([source](https://thief.im/)) ### Mobile Development - [Disguised PDF Viewers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/mobile-development/android-ecosystem/android-ui-components/pdf-view-components/disguised-pdf-viewers.md) — Opens and renders PDF documents within a hidden or disguised interface to maintain the appearance of productivity. ([source](https://thief.im/docs)) ### Web Development - [Cross-Platform Desktop Applications](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/web-development/cross-platform-desktop-applications.md) — Built with web technologies to provide native-like desktop functionality across platforms. - [External Engine Plugins](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/web-development/plugin-content-rendering/external-engine-plugins.md) — Supports loading external game engines and PDF renderers as plugins to run diverse content types within a disguise framework. - [Webview Rendering Engines](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/web-development/webview-rendering-engines.md) — Loads and renders web pages, videos, and interactive content inside an embedded browser component for unrestricted browsing.